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List of Chicago Landmarks - Quiz
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  • 1. Who is responsible for designating Chicago Landmarks?
A) The National Park Service
B) The mayor and City Council of Chicago
C) The Chicago Historical Society
D) The Illinois State Legislature
  • 2. How many members serve on the Commission on Chicago Landmarks?
A) Twelve
B) Seven
C) Five
D) Nine
  • 3. What ordinance governs the commission's landmark recommendations?
A) The 2000 Chicago city ordinance
B) The 1968 Chicago city ordinance
C) The 1982 Chicago city ordinance
D) The 1950 Chicago city ordinance
  • 4. How many criteria must a candidate meet to be considered for a landmark designation?
A) At least one
B) Two or more
C) All seven
D) At least three
  • 5. What happens if a Chicago Landmark owner wants to demolish their building?
A) The permit must be reviewed by the Landmarks Commission
B) They must get approval from the federal government only
C) They can demolish it without restriction
D) They must sell the property to the city
  • 6. What provides federal tax support for the preservation of many Chicago Landmarks?
A) State lottery grants
B) City property tax exemptions
C) Donations from private donors
D) Listing on the National Register of Historic Places
  • 7. Which body provides additional federal oversight for certain landmarked sites?
A) The Illinois Department of Transportation
B) The Chicago City Council
C) Local homeowners associations
D) National Historic Landmarks designation
  • 8. Does the Chicago Landmarks Ordinance regulate routine maintenance?
A) Only exterior maintenance requires a permit
B) No
C) Only interior maintenance requires a permit
D) Yes, all maintenance requires a permit
  • 9. Which of the following can be considered for landmark nomination?
A) Movable automobiles
B) Works of art
C) Temporary pop-up kiosks
D) Proposed infrastructure projects
  • 10. What is required for a preliminary landmark designation after the criteria are met?
A) A public vote by city residents
B) The building must be at least 100 years old
C) Financial documentation of the owner
D) The integrity of the candidate must be preserved
  • 11. Which government-sponsored program led to the destruction of some residential areas?
A) The 5th Ward Development Initiative
B) The Chicago World's Fair
C) Urban renewal
D) The Landmarks Preservation Council
  • 12. What infrastructure project resulted in the division of neighborhoods in Chicago?
A) The installation of new lighting systems
B) The expansion of the subway system
C) High-speed, limited-access expressways
D) The creation of local parks
  • 13. What real estate trend contributed to the destruction of Chicago's environment?
A) The construction of new residential suburbs
B) The demand for affordable housing
C) The creation of historical museums
D) The demand for increased office space in the Loop
  • 14. Who began the landmark preservation movement in Chicago in 1957?
A) Leon Despres
B) The City Landmarks Commission
C) Louis Sullivan
D) Frank Lloyd Wright
  • 15. Which building was adopted to start the landmark preservation movement?
A) Chicago Stock Exchange Building
B) The 5th Ward Hall
C) Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House
D) Garrick Theater
  • 16. How many buildings were chosen as 'honorary' landmarks by the City Landmarks Commission?
A) 39
B) 100
C) 5
D) 12
  • 17. How many buildings were selected as the inaugural official Chicago Landmarks?
A) 50
B) 39
C) 5
D) 12
  • 18. Which building designed by Louis Sullivan was lost in 1960?
A) Chicago Stock Exchange Building
B) Robie House
C) The Loop Office Building
D) Garrick Theater
  • 19. What was Leon Despres's role in the Chicago city government?
A) Head of the Highway Department
B) Chief urban planner
C) Mayor of Chicago
D) Alderman from the 5th ward
  • 20. How many nationally Registered Historic Places in Chicago are not also Chicago Landmarks?
A) Approximately 500
B) Approximately 100
C) Approximately 200
D) Exactly 50
  • 21. How many of the 200 nationally Registered Historic Places that are not Chicago Landmarks are further designated as U.S. National Historic Landmarks?
A) 1
B) 20
C) 100
D) 13
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